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Irene Levy Baker, author of the just-released updated version of “100 Things to Do in Philadelphia,” has a Zoom talk coming up for West Mt. Airy's Big Blue Marble Bookstore on Monday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.
Author to tell locals how to have a Philly good time
Would you believe that Philadelphia is the only U.S. city to be included in National Geographic magazine's recent list of the world's best places to visit? And that despite the pandemic, new … more
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Roberta and David Williamson, whose works will be on exhibit at Gravers Lane Gallery from Nov. 10 to 15, are subjects in the ongoing Emmy award-winning PBS-TV series, “Craft in America.”
Craft 'superstars' from Emmy-winning TV show on Hill
You might say that Roberta and David Williamson, both 71, whose works will be on exhibit at Gravers Lane Gallery, 8401 Germantown Ave., from Nov. 10 to 15 are superstars in the world of crafts. The … more
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Kara Mulder of the Academy of Vocal Arts.
Tempeste di Mare opens season with virtual performance
Tempesta di Mare, Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra, opened its 2020-21 season with a virtual performance recorded at Awbury Arboretum in Germantown. The concert was streamed Oct. 23-25 and was a … more
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Will Dennis stars in “Electile Dysfunction: Hindsight is 2020,” a spoof of the presidential election.
Zooming 'Electile Dysfunction' finds humor in election
 “Electile Dysfunction: Hindsight is 2020,” is Act II's sketch comedy at the Ambler theater fresh from the swing state of Pennsylvania and just in time for the madness and mayhem … more
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Deirdre Finnegan shows off one of her colorful, in-demand, decorative “pumpkins” on her front porch in Flourtown.
Flourtown performer gives you pumpkin to smile about
When I walked into Deirdre Finnegan's twin home in Flourtown, I thought her home's warm, decorative style was “contemporary gift shop.” There are“tchotchkes” (a Yiddish word … more
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Osterweil makes artistic clothing like this mixed-greens tunic by dyeing cloth with natural dyes and cooking plant material to extract the natural dye, then soaking the fabric in the dye liquid before printing and sewing it into a garment.
Mt. Airy artist builds handmade garments business
Nowadays new clothing always seems to be on sale, and there are thrift shops and consignment shops throughout the area, so it is not difficult for cost-conscious consumers (almost everyone, in other … more
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Andrew Kotylo, music director at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill.
After 8 months, Choral Evensong returns to St. Paul's
After a hiatus of eight months, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chestnut Hill, brought back its Choral Evensong Sunday, Oct. 18. Conducted by the parish’s music director, Andrew Kotylo, and … more
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West Oak Lane filmmaker Tommy Oliver's powerful documentary, “40 Years a Prisoner,” about members of MOVE is currently being Zoomed into area computers until Nov. 2 as part of the Philadelphia Film Festival.
Local filmmaker's 'Prisoner' can be Zoomed till Nov. 2
I have done thousands of articles for Philadelphia area newspapers and magazines over the last 54 years, including 25 years at the Local, but the most bizarre stories I have ever done involved the … more
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A replica of the Trenton Mural by Louis I. Kahn and Marie Kuo, right, on display at Woodmere Art Museum. (Courtesy of the Architectural Archives, University of Pennsylvania, by the gift of the Vitra Design Museum)
Take part in Louis Kahn lecture at Woodmere via Zoom
Woodmere’s current exhibition “Group ’55 and Midcentury Abstraction in Philadelphia” is about a group of artists who came together in the mid-1950s to show their work and … more
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Mt. Airy resident Paul Williams (far right) was the lead singer for this Doo-Wop quartet, the Hi Tones, that recorded Williams' composition, “What was the Cause of it All,” in 1961. One local music writer called the song “sublime.”
Mt. Airy's unsung singer also helped victims of abuse
Paul Williams is definitely an “oldie but goodie.” Now a 77-year-old resident of East Mt. Airy, Paul grew up in North Philly and was a city champion marbles player. As a 1961 graduate of … more
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Chestnut Hill resident Daniel Matsukawa, principal bassoonist of The Philadelphia Orchestra since 2000, gave a luminous introduction to Brahms’ Second Serenade in the virtual Oct. 15 concert by the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Mt. Airy bassoonist stunning in online concert
Despite the continuation of limits placed on indoor gatherings, such as concerts of classical music, the Philadelphia Orchestra continues to reach out to its local and international audience. … more
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Actor, producer, director, songwriter and activist Paul Stovall is one of the stars in Quintessence Theatre's production of “Rosmersholm,” which started streaming Monday, Oct. 19, and continues through Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m.
Mt. Airy theater live-streaming political powerhouse
It's the eve of a major election. The country is on the verge of upheaval over a battle between progress and tradition. The press will stop at nothing to influence the result. Challenged by a friend … more
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Ceramics artist Doug Herren unpacks components of ceramic and wood items for an exhibit of his work in 2018 in Pratt, Kansas, where he grew up. Now a Philly resident, his current exhibit at the Gravers Lane Gallery continues through Nov. 20.
Cutting-edge ceramicist now exhibiting at Hill Gallery
Doug Herren, 58, whose whimsical, Picasso-esque ceramic works are currently on display at Gravers Lane Gallery, 8405 Germantown Ave., through Nov. 20, is a “very prestigious and cutting edge … more
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According to Emily, “I discovered early in my career that for me, the most rewarding work is often not the flashiest credits or the projects that end up in the New York Times, although that is certainly cool and fun when it happens.”
California actress directs new show at Quintessence theater
The red-haired actress came to Philadelphia a few years ago because her husband was cast in a play at Quintessence Theatre, and although she now lives in California, Emily Trask has theater … more
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Germantown resident and violinist Booker Rowe, who in 1968 became the first African-American musician to play with the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra, has just retired at the age of 79.
Pioneer overcame racism; retires from Phila. Orchestra
In November 1968, Booker Rowe, a violinist, was living in New York City. He had just completed his Master of Music degree from Yale University a few months prior and had come to New York to freelance … more
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Kim met many interesting Afro-Latino individuals who are featured on her TV episodes, such as Selvin Brown, owner of a popular restaurant.
Mt. Airy producer makes Afro-Latino series for Public TV
West Mt. Airy native Kim Haas is on a mission. She wants the public to know about the significant contributions to the culture and life of Central and South America by people of African origin. … more
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Germantown artist Nancy Agati was supposed to have a solo exhibit of her work in March of this year at Allens Lane Art Center, but it was postponed because of the pandemic. Instead, the art center invited Agati to participate in “Art Show,” a live Zoom interview/discussion about her work on Oct. 8.
Cancer survivor focuses on the things that go unnoticed
“My work often focuses on the things that I presume go unnoticed in the world: the tiny veins of a decaying leaf, the pattern of light bouncing off a flowing stream, the millions of cracks and … more
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Woodmere’s annual straw maze has been reimagined into a socially distanced learning experience. Center here is Steve Tobin’s sculpture “Alter Root.” Behind (from left) are Harry Bertoia’s “Free Interpretation of Plant Forms,” Christopher Smith’s “Sankofa Kore” and Viorel Farcas’ “Untitled.” (Photo by Darryl Moran)
A playful, learning straw journey at Woodmere
There’s nothing that pleases me more than receiving questions from the Local’s readers. Recently on these pages, I described that Woodmere’s Straw Journey is built this year around … more
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“RBG; Passing the Baton” is one of many political portraits by Quinn now on exhibit.
Germantown artist's political work displayed at Hill gallery
Colleen Quinn, whose politically-themed paintings (portraits of current political figures) are currently on display at Gravers Lane Gallery, 8405 Germantown Ave., through Nov. 15, wanted to be an … more
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Steve, seen here in back of his Chestnut Hill townhouse, has had a successful, high-profile career in the media, but he insists that “if I had to do it all over again, I would choose to be born into a wealthy family.” (Photo by Len Lear)
Hill radio sports talk guy switches to 'Recovery Radio'
If you have lived in the Philadelphia area for quite a while and are a radio listener, then you most likely have heard Steve Martorano at some point. In a career spanning more than four decades, the … more
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